Caterpillar 297D Compact Track Loader

Cab

FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level II ISO 3449:2005 Level II
ROPS ISO 3471:2008

Dimensions

Bucket Pin Height – Carry Position 8 in (19 cm)
Bucket Pin Height – Maximum Lift 11 ft (3 m)
Bucket Pin Reach – Maximum Lift 16 in (40 cm)
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump 94 in (240 cm)
Departure Angle 31 degrees
Ground Clearance 1 ft (0 m)
Height – Top of Cab 7 ft (2 m)
Length – Track on Ground 71 in (181 cm)
Length – With Bucket on Ground 152 in (387 cm)
Length – Without Bucket 124 in (315 cm)
Maximum Dump Angle 52 degrees
Maximum Overall Height 158 in (402 cm)
Maximum Reach – With Arms Parallel 50 in (127 cm)
Overall Length – Track 90 in (229 cm)
Rack Back Angle – Maximum Height 83 degrees
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump 31 in (78 cm)
Turn Radius from Center – Bucket 92 in (233 cm)
Turn Radius from Center – Coupler 58 in (147 cm)
Turn Radius from Center – Rear 73 in (186 cm)
Vehicle Width 76 in (194 cm)

Engine

Bore 4 in (10 cm)
Displacement 232 cu in (3,802 cu cm)
Engine Model Cat C3.8 DIT (Turbo)
Gross Power – SAE J1995 98 hp (73 kw)
Net Power 95 hp (71 kw)
Net Power – ISO 9249 EEC 71 hp (53 kw)
Net Power – SAE 1349 71 hp (53 kw)
Stroke 5 in (12 cm)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow (1) Standard
Hydraulic Flow (2) High Flow XPS
Hydraulic Power 44 hp (33 kw)
Hydraulic Power – Calculated 76 hp (57 kw)
Loader Hydraulic Flow 23 gpm (87 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3335 psi
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 32 gpm (121 lpm)
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 4061 psi

Loader

Operating Load Rating 3,185 lbs (1,445 kg)
Operating Width 78 in (198 cm)

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force – Tilt Cylinder 7,491 lbs (3,398 kg)
Ground Contact Area 2,233 cu in (36,592 cu cm)
Ground Pressure 4.5 psi
Rated Operating Capacities – 35% Tipping Load 3,185 lbs (1,445 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities – 50% Tipping Load 4,550 lbs (2,064 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight 4,800 lbs (2,177 kg)
Tipping Load 9,100 lbs (4,128 kg)

Power Train

Travel Speed Forward 6 mph (9 kph)
Travel Speed Forward – 2-Speed Option 9 mph (15 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse 6 mph (9 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse – 2-Speed Option 9 mph (15 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System 4 gal (16 l)
Engine Crankcase 4 gal (13 l)
Fuel Tank 32 gal (122 l)
Hydraulic System 15 gal (55 l)
Hydraulic Tank 10 gal (39 l)
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